Burnaby, Canada (ots/PRNewswire)

In response to recent
inquiries, the British Columbia Institute of  Technology (BCIT)
wishes to clarify that it is not presently involved in  the
development of methods or technology for the detection, disarmament,
or  removal of landmines, and does not provide any training or
instruction in  such methods or technology.

BCIT also wishes to clarify that it has no relationship with The
Alliance Enterprise Corporation, or with any other business or entity
involved in the development of landmine detection and removal
technology.

The British Columbia Institute of Technology is one of the largest
post-secondary institutions in British Columbia and Canada's premier
polytechnic institute, with more than 48,000 full and part-time
students  pursuing a variety of polytechnic programs leading to
degrees, diplomas,  and certificates in the areas of business,
computing, trades, engineering and  health sciences.

Contact:

For further information: Allison Markin, Media Relations Manager,
Tel. +1-(604)-432-8773, Cell +1-(604)-836-6700,
allison_markin@bcit.ca/